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    URL Slug Generator

    Turn any title into a short, lowercase, hyphenated URL slug without stop-word clutter.

    Runs in your browser: nothing you type is uploaded.

    One title per line for several slugs at once (up to 200).

    Slug

    Your slug appears here as you type a title.

    How to use it

    1. 1

      Type or paste a title. For several slugs at once, put one title per line.

    2. 2

      Choose whether to remove filler words like “the”, “and” or “to”, and set a maximum length.

    3. 3

      Check each slug and the example URL next to it.

    4. 4

      Copy the slug and use it when you publish. Once a page is live, keep its slug.

    Why it matters

    A good slug tells people and search engines what a page is about before they click: /core-update-checklist/ says far more than /p?id=4821. Google recommends simple, readable URLs that use words rather than IDs, with hyphens between the words.

    Short slugs are easier to share and read. Removing filler words keeps them short, but keep any word that carries meaning, such as “how”, “best” or a year, if it matters to the topic.

    Changing a slug changes the URL. If you ever have to, add a 301 redirect from the old address so links and rankings carry over.

    Frequently asked questions

    Should I remove stop words from slugs?

    Usually, for shorter and cleaner URLs, but it isn't a ranking factor. Keep a stop word if removing it changes the meaning, as in to-do-list.

    How long should a URL slug be?

    There's no fixed limit. Three to five meaningful words is a good target, and the default maximum of 60 characters keeps slugs readable.

    Should I put the year in a slug?

    Only if the page is about that year and won't be updated for the next one. For guides you plan to refresh, leave the year out so the URL stays accurate.

    What happens to accents and non-English letters?

    Accented Latin letters are simplified (café becomes cafe, Straße becomes strasse). Letters from other scripts, such as Hindi or Japanese, are kept, since browsers and Google handle them in URLs.

    Is it bad to change a slug after publishing?

    It changes the URL, so links to the old address break unless you add a 301 redirect. Pick a good slug before you publish and keep it.

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